Byju Raveendran on valuation
From First TV interview of Byju's power couple: Byju Raveendran & Divya Gokulnath | StartUpCentral · · ET Now
“the valuation at the end of the day it's just a number right for you to consistently increase valuation you need to create value you need to also follow it up with value creation for starting with students and if students benefit then parents are happy paying for it and that makes everybody happy.”
On , Byju Raveendran, CEO & Founder at Byju's, spoke about valuation during First TV interview of Byju's power couple: Byju Raveendran & Divya Gokulnath | StartUpCentral on ET Now.
About Byju Raveendran
Byju Raveendran, founder and CEO of Byju's, was sentenced to six months in jail by a Singapore court for contempt of court after failing to comply with multiple asset-related orders. The sentencing was reported on May 27, 2026, as part of ongoing legal and financial troubles for the company, which once reached a $22 billion valuation but has since faced a bankruptcy trial and severe valuation cuts. In earlier statements, Raveendran acknowledged that the company made "mistakes" in its sales practices, describing a "thin line" between mis-selling and aggressive selling as it expanded its sales force. He expressed no regret for the rapid scaling, stating it provided access to education for students in small towns. Raveendran also said the company was not built for an exit or profit, but to improve learning for students.